Neil A. Soltow died on Saturday, June 5, 2021. Neil was 88 years old, and had moved to the nursing home from assisted living in the Eastern Star Barthell complex in Decorah, Iowa. He had been in hospice for the last three weeks. A graveside service with immediate family, will be held in the near future. Neil was born August 21, 1932, in Kendallville, Iowa, to Paul and Lois … [Read more...]
William “Bill” King
It is with deepest sorrow and broken hearts that the family of William “Bill” M. King announce his passing on May 12, 2021, at Faith Presbyterian Hospice in Dallas, Tex. He was surrounded by his loving family. He was 59 years young. Bill courageously battled metastatic melanoma for two years. This vicious, ugly disease that ravaged his body, finally won. But Bill left … [Read more...]
Alan “Al” Reicks
Alan “Al” Reicks, 57, of Kendallville, Iowa, died on Thursday, June 3, 2021, at home surrounded by his family. Mass of Christian Burial for Al was held at 11 a.m. on Monday, June 7, 2021, at Notre Dame Catholic Church in Cresco, Iowa, with Father Jacob Rouse officiating. Visitation was on Sunday, June 6, from 3-7 p.m. at Notre Dame Catholic Church, and continued for an hour … [Read more...]
Fillmore County District Court
On May 7, Kyle Paul Whalen, 47, of Harmony, appeared before District Court Judge Matthew J. Opat. Whalen is charged with Domestic Assault - Commits Act With Intent to Cause Fear, and Domestic Assault - Intentionally Inflicts or Attempts to Inflict Bodily Harm Upon Another. Each is a felony carrying a maximum criminal penalty of five years in prison, a $10,000 fine, or both. … [Read more...]
Lanesboro Arts announces retirement of Gallery Director Robbie Brokken
The Lanesboro Arts Board of Directors announces that long-time Gallery Director Robbie Brokken will be retiring from the organization at the end of June 2021. The Board and Leadership express much gratitude for her 17 years with the organization, during which the Gallery has grown into a thriving space for regional artists and their work. Since starting with Lanesboro Arts, … [Read more...]
Fillmore Central Schools participating in the free summer food service program
Fillmore Central Public Schools #2198 is participating in the Summer Food Service Program. Meals will be provided to all Fillmore Central District children without charge and will meet the nutritional standards established by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). From June 7 through August 13, 2021, Fillmore Central Schools will be serving a free sack breakfast and … [Read more...]
Home improvement loan program resources available to City of Rushford residents
RUSHFORD, MINN. – Semcac’s Housing Department is administering two home renovation loan programs for homeowners in the City of Rushford. The Rushford EDA has provided funding for owner occupied house improvements along with funding from Minnesota Housing Finance Agency. Eligible city residents can apply for financing to complete improvements to their home so they are more … [Read more...]
NOTICE OF HEARING FOR A VARIANCE PERMIT
NOTICE OF HEARING FOR A VARIANCE PERMIT FILLMORE COUNTY ZONING REGULATIONS DOUG & REBECCA LIND Notice is hereby given that the Fillmore County Board of Adjustment has been presented an application from Doug & Rebecca Lind of 43620 County 10, Rushford MN 55971 for a 30 foot Variance from the setback to the centerline of the road to construct a bunker on their property … [Read more...]
Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports
Caledonia Police Department Barbara Ruth Burroughs, 66, Houston, Minn.,; 5/6/2021, Speeding (47/30), Fine $60, Total Fees $135. Nicholas James Colsch, 64, Caledonia, Minn.,; 5/1/2021, Failure to Obey Traffic Signal, Fine $50, Total Fees $125. 5/1/2021, Failure to Obtain New Driver’s License after Changing Name or Address, Fine $20. Jill Marie Conniff, 26, … [Read more...]
MnDOT to host “Let’s Talk Transportation!” virtual events June 10
Residents of Southeast Minnesota are invited to join Minnesota Department of Transportation planners online on June 10 to test their knowledge of the state transportation system and share their vision for its future. Two “Let’s Talk Transportation!” virtual events will be held Thursday, June 10: one from 12:00 to 1:00PM, and a second from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. Topics will include … [Read more...]